Baltimore Ravens visit Fort Meade service members

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — Baltimore Ravens players, former players and cheerleaders visited Fort George G. Meade Oct. 27, giving service members an opportunity to interact with professional athletes while highlighting the importance of military service, community partnerships and quality of life.
The visit, coordinated through a partnership involving the National Football League, USAA and Fort Meade’s Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, included a military working dog demonstration and an autograph and photo session.
Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Moore welcomed the Ravens delegation at the installation’s Visitor Control Center before escorting the group to the military working dog kennels.
At the kennels, Lt. Col. Heather George, Headquarters Command Battalion commander, welcomed the visitors and introduced the military working dog team. The delegation received a briefing on the dogs’ training, capabilities and role in supporting military operations before watching a demonstration.
“The Baltimore Ravens visit provided a tremendous opportunity to showcase the professionalism, training and capabilities of our military working dog teams while strengthening the connection between our service members and the community,” George said.
Following the demonstration, Moore presented Ravens representatives with an American flag flown here that same day in appreciation for their visit and support of the military community.
The delegation then traveled to the Freedom Inn Warrior Restaurant, where service members met Ravens players, took photographs and collected autographs.
“Seeing the excitement and enthusiasm of our service members as they interacted with the Baltimore Ravens was truly rewarding,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Karen Bryant. “These engagements go beyond autographs and photographs. They help build morale, strengthen camaraderie and remind our Soldiers that the community values their service and sacrifices.”
For Staff Sgt. Lamar Riddick, the opportunity to meet professional athletes was a meaningful acknowledgment of military service.
“I think it shows great appreciation,” Riddick said. “It makes me feel valued.”
Pfc. Jaydon Green, a Ravens fan, shared that excitement. After learning about the visit, he immediately contacted his wife and made plans to attend.
“It feels like I’m respected,” Green said. “It feels like some of the service that we do here is kind of makes us feel like we get a little bit back from it.”
For former Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith, whose father served in the military, the visit carried personal significance.
“I think it’s important to know that people matter, right? And that you appreciate them,” Smith said. “It’s a major sacrifice. It’s a major commitment that so many people make.”
Moore said the engagement highlighted the shared values of military service and professional athletics.
“Collaborating with world-class organizations like the Baltimore Ravens powerfully highlights our shared ethos,” Moore said. “We are both driven by core values and the relentless pursuit of excellence.”
The visit reinforced Fort Meade’s commitment to supporting service member morale, strengthening community relationships and providing opportunities to recognize the dedication and sacrifice of military personnel and their families.

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